Lesson 1 Flashcards
What significant change did the growth of print media create in society?
It exposed people to secular ideas and decreased the church’s influence on social life.
How did print media benefit language?
Standardized languages and made them effective tools of communication by defining meanings of words, phrases, symbols, and signs.
What role did print media play in the advancement of science and technology?
Highlighted scientists’ work and new technological ideas, catalyzing industrialization in the 18th century.
True or False: The world had a strong understanding of democracy and civil rights by the sixteenth century.
False
What impact did print media have on politics?
Facilitated the sharing of political ideas and contributed to revolutions against dictatorial governments.
How has print media contributed to education?
Run educational campaigns and provided information from experts across various fields.
What role does media play during wars?
Informs people about wartime actions and maintains national spirit.
How has media influenced sports and entertainment?
Reported articles and information about music, sports, and recreational activities.
Fill in the blank: Print media has been responsible for bringing the world _______.
[closer]
What historical significance does the printing of books with moveable type have?
Marked a paradigm shift in information transfer, comparable to the invention of language and the computer.
How did Gutenberg’s findings impact the Protestant Reformation?
Allowed a broader audience to read Luther’s writings and accelerated the pace of the Reformation.
What was a primary form of printing in Korea and China before the printing press?
Wood block printing.
How did authorship change with the advent of the printing press?
Became more meaningful; the identity of the author and precise composition details became important.
What changes occurred in reading practices due to print media?
Shifted from oral readings to silent, private reading, increasing literacy levels.
Fill in the blank: The introduction of the printing press marked a move from medieval metaphors to the _______.
[scientific method]
How did the cost of printed books compare to illuminated manuscripts?
Printed books could be sold for a fraction of the cost.
What effect did the spread of printed works have on copyright laws?
Led to the formulation of copyright laws due to copies being made by others.
What language gradually replaced Latin as printed books spread?
National languages.
How did the spread of printed books contribute to the creation of modern nations?
Facilitated communication and shared knowledge among people in national languages.
